What are they?
Basically an interactive whiteboard is a large display that is projected from a computer. These tools can run software and can be created by teachers to use in their classrooms. These are typically mounted on the wall and is projected onto the screen on the wall.
2 Articles/Videos
1. Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards is a short article describing how great these tools are for the classroom. You shouldn't think of these as an updated chalkboard but rather a tool that allows for collaboration and student engagement. This article gives multiple tips to use when using this technique in the classroom. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/teaching-interactive-whiteboards
Using an Interactive Whiteboard:
When I went into the library room with the interactive whiteboards, I was able to play around with some of the features included. I opened up a blank page and was able use the pens and coloring to create a picture or write words. I also used some of the picture stamps and other areas.
Thoughts & Student Use:
Interactive whiteboards are a very effective tool that are good tools to have in the classroom. It allows students to be creative and collaborative with their peers and teacher. It is largely displayed which makes visualizing easy. Teachers can also bring up websites and can create games on these whiteboards to engage and motivate students.
What are they?
Basically an interactive whiteboard is a large display that is projected from a computer. These tools can run software and can be created by teachers to use in their classrooms. These are typically mounted on the wall and is projected onto the screen on the wall.
2 Articles/Videos
1. Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards is a short article describing how great these tools are for the classroom. You shouldn't think of these as an updated chalkboard but rather a tool that allows for collaboration and student engagement. This article gives multiple tips to use when using this technique in the classroom.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/teaching-interactive-whiteboards
2. 10 Tips for Teaching with an Interactive White
Using these tools in the classroom can enrich the learning environment for your students. When using these tools there are 3 important P's to remember which are Practice, Prepare, and Proceed.
https://www.origoeducation.com/10-tips-for-teaching-with-an-interactive-whiteboard/?mageloc=US
Using an Interactive Whiteboard:
When I went into the library room with the interactive whiteboards, I was able to play around with some of the features included. I opened up a blank page and was able use the pens and coloring to create a picture or write words. I also used some of the picture stamps and other areas.
Thoughts & Student Use:
Interactive whiteboards are a very effective tool that are good tools to have in the classroom. It allows students to be creative and collaborative with their peers and teacher. It is largely displayed which makes visualizing easy. Teachers can also bring up websites and can create games on these whiteboards to engage and motivate students.